RN Charge Nurse Leader - Operating Room

Kettering Health • Kettering, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse Leader is responsible for assessing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care during the assigned shift. The role facilitates, precepts, and mentors staff and team members to support professional growth and the development of their knowledge and skills. The Charge Nurse Leader continually assesses unit needs to ensure adequate resources for current and upcoming shifts, collaborating with clinical and nonclinical departments to coordinate timely patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role demonstrates professionalism, meets regulatory and policy requirements, follows standards of practice, and holds team members accountable for safe, competent practice, quality care, and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving southwest Ohio through 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities. Its mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health, with a commitment to helping individuals be their best and prioritizing patient safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required within three years of hire.
• Registered Nurse with current RN licensure in the state of Ohio.
• CPR required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNCC certifications are required according to unit requirements; if required and not current, they must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities.
• Demonstrated professional and ethical behavior.
• Passion for nursing and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3–4 years of operating room experience.
• Leadership experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, implement, and evaluate safe, effective, patient-centered care during the assigned shift.
• Facilitate, precept, and mentor staff and team members to support professional growth and develop their knowledge and skills.
• Assess unit needs and ensure adequate resources for current and upcoming shifts.
• Collaborate with clinical and nonclinical departments to coordinate timely patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Demonstrate professionalism, meet regulatory and policy requirements, and follow standards of practice.
• Hold team members accountable for safe, competent practice, quality care, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level